PASTA ALLA NORMA
This traditional Sicilian pasta dish of sautéed eggplant tossed with tomato sauce and topped with ricotta salata makes for a satisfying vegetarian dinner, and it can be thrown together in under an hour.
Provided by Mark Bittman
Categories dinner, easy, lunch, pastas, main course
Time 45m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Slice the eggplant about 1/2 inch thick. Cook in abundant olive oil, without crowding, sprinkling with salt and adding more oil as needed. You will undoubtedly have to cook in batches; take your time and cook until the eggplant is nicely browned and soft. Remove to a plate; do not drain on paper towels. Meanwhile, put a large pot of water to boil and salt it.
- At the end of the cooking the eggplant, the pan will ideally have a couple of tablespoons of oil left. If there's more or less, drain some off or add a bit. Turn the heat to medium, add the garlic and chiles, and cook until the garlic colors a little bit. Add the tomatoes and oregano, along with some salt and pepper; cook until saucy but not too dry, stirring occasionally.
- Cook the pasta until tender but not mushy. While it's cooking, cut the eggplant into strips and reheat for a minute in the tomato sauce. Drain the pasta and toss it with the tomato sauce and the eggplant. Taste and adjust the seasoning, then top with the parsley or basil and grated cheese and serve.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 418, UnsaturatedFat 5 grams, Carbohydrate 70 grams, Fat 9 grams, Fiber 8 grams, Protein 16 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 757 milligrams, Sugar 9 grams
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BABUL SHOHEL
[email protected]The ricotta salata was too salty for me. I'll have to use less next time.
craftymeiztr
[email protected]The tomato sauce was too acidic for me. I'll have to add some sugar next time.
Rao Abdul Rehman
[email protected]The eggplant was too oily for me. I'll have to drain it better next time.
Saida Mashwani
[email protected]This dish is too spicy for me. I'll have to tone down the heat.
Hamza Tiktoker
[email protected]I don't have the ingredients for this dish. I'll have to find something else to make.
makau 4real
[email protected]This dish is too complicated for me. I'll have to find something simpler.
LUCMAN CHANNEL
[email protected]I'm allergic to eggplant, so I'll have to find a substitute.
Peter Cantelli
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of ricotta salata, but I'm willing to try this dish.
Malikadnan Awan
[email protected]I'm not sure about the eggplant, but the rest of the dish looks delicious.
Lori Spencer
[email protected]This dish looks so flavorful. I'm going to have to give it a try.
Twmaine Floyd
[email protected]I'm definitely going to try this recipe. It sounds amazing!
Anuththara Upamali
[email protected]This dish is on my list to make. It looks so good.
Fady Abu hamd
[email protected]I can't wait to try this recipe. It looks delicious!
Mohd Azwan
[email protected]This dish is a must-try for any pasta lover. It's flavorful, colorful, and easy to make.
Brohi mehboob
[email protected]I've made this dish several times and it's always a success. It's a great weeknight meal because it's quick and easy to prepare.
Mike Clark
[email protected]This dish is so easy to make and it's always a hit with my friends. I love the combination of flavors and textures.
Babekile Dlamini
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of eggplant, but I loved this dish! The eggplant was cooked perfectly and the tomato sauce was amazing.
Maciek Gla
[email protected]This is my favorite pasta dish! I love the smoky flavor of the eggplant and the creamy ricotta salata. It's always a crowd-pleaser.
Qadeerkhansafi1
[email protected]I made this dish last night and it was a hit with my family! The eggplant was perfectly tender and the tomato sauce was flavorful. Will definitely be making this again.
Yaa Yaa
[email protected]Pasta alla Norma is a classic Sicilian dish that is simple to make and absolutely delicious. The combination of eggplant, tomato sauce, ricotta salata, and basil is perfect.